"Adjunct Faculty, Biological Sciences "

Open Date 8/9/2024 

Classification Adjunct Faculty 

Department Biological Sciences 

Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt 

System Job Title Adjunct Faculty 

Description 

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Chair of the Department of Biological Sciences

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: N/A

POSITION SUMMARY: The Department of Biological Sciences at Moravian University invites applications for an adjunct (part-time) faculty pool. Our need for part-time instructors varies semester to semester. When a position becomes available, we will invite qualified applicants from this pool to interview and/or submit additional information. We occasionally have the following teaching needs:

• A first-year bioscience seminar (0.5 unit course focused on scientific literacy and career preparation)
• A 100-level introductory biology course (lecture and/or lab)
• A 200 - or 300 - level biology elective (lecture and lab) in an area of the applicant-s expertise
• A 300-level writing-intensive seminar in an area of the applicant's expertise

Teaching will be fully in-person on our main (North) campus in Bethlehem, PA.

The Department of Biological Sciences values active, student-centered approaches to learning as well as inquiry-based labs that teach authentic skills. We invite applications from colleagues who share these goals.

To learn more about the Department of Biological Sciences at Moravian University, please visit: https://www.moravian.edu/biology/program

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Commitment to teaching at the university level using best practices and pedagogies
• Commitment to the University's values and mission

All positions are subject to budget availability.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum: MS in biology or a broadly related biological science
• Preferred: PhD (or ABD) in biology or a broadly related biological science with successful teaching experience beyond the TA level

TO APPLY: Qualified candidates should attach the following to their online application by clicking "Apply Now." Please attach all documents as a single PDF file.

• Letter of interest and qualifications (1 page maximum)
• Teaching philosophy (1 page maximum)
• Curriculum vitae
• Contact information for three references, including title, email address, phone number, and relationship to the candidate

Please follow the instructions to submit your application materials through the Moravian University employment application website. Materials MUST be submitted through the online process.

Review of applications will take place when a position becomes available and will continue until the position is filled.

Moravian University will not sponsor applicants for this position for a U.S. work visa.

At Moravian University, we are committed to our mission to prepare individuals for reflective lives and leadership in a world of change. To achieve these ideals, we are dedicated to fostering an educational and professional environment that is enriched by individuals of different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

Job candidates and prospective members of our community are expected to engage, communicate, and collaborate across diverse cultural, social, and academic backgrounds. Additionally, faculty and staff should demonstrate the ability to adapt andragogical or professional methods to the lived experiences and cultural backgrounds of students and colleagues.

DEI STATEMENT: Moravian University aspires to be a welcoming community that embraces and values the diversity of all members of the campus community. Learn more about the Office for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, and the DEI Action Plan here: https://www.moravian.edu/dei-actio-plan.

Moravian University is committed to providing a workplace and educational environment free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. The University does not discriminate against any applicant for employment or applicant for admission on the basis of actual or perceived race, ethnicity, color, sex, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, caste, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, pregnancy, familial status, marital status, citizenship status, veteran/military status, disability status, or any other protected category under applicable local, state, or federal laws.

In compliance with the requirements of Title IX, Moravian University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational program and activity, including admission/employment, and does not tolerate such harassment or discrimination by or against any member of our campus community.

Employment inquiries should be directed to Human Resources at hr@moravian.edu and admission inquiries to Admissions at admission@moravian.edu.

Concerns regarding all forms of discrimination, including sexual harassment and/or sex discrimination in admission/employment:

Becki Achey

Equal Opportunity and Title IX Coordinator

1309 Main St. (Room 204)

(610) 625-7023

equalopportunity@moravian.edu

Mailing address:

Moravian University

1200 Main St.

Bethlehem, Pennsylvania 18018

Concerns regarding gender and equity in athletics:

Rebecca May

Associate Athletic Director (Deputy Title IX Coordinator)

109 Johnston Hall

Moravian University

1200 Main St.

Bethlehem, Pennsylvania 18018

(610) 625-7791

mayr@moravian.edu

Concerns regarding the application of Title IX:

U.S. Department of Education

Office of Civil Rights

100 Penn Square East, Suite 515

Philadelphia, PA 19107-3323

(215) 656-8541

ocr.philadelphia@ed.gov

Sex-based harassment and/or sex discrimination can be reported online anytime (can be anonymous) at www.moravian.edu/titleix. Grievance procedures can be found in the institutional Equal Opportunity, Harassment, and Non-Discrimination Policy at www.moravian.edu/policy.

Please visit moravian.edu/benefits to review benefits offered at Moravian University.*

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this job.

The individual is routinely exposed to indoor conditions, minimum outdoor weather and temperature extremes, and moderate noise level.

Pursuant to the ADA, Moravian University will provide reasonable accommodation(s) to employees with qualified disabilities in order to perform the essential functions of their position, except when doing so would cause an undue hardship for the University. Accommodations are determined on a case-by-case basis through documentation review and an interactive process that includes the employee's supervisor. Requests for accommodation or questions about this process should be directed to Human Resources at hr@moravian.edu or 610.861.1527. View the standard physical demands for positions at Moravian University. If this position requires additional or different demands, a Human Resources team member will notify you.

The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job.

*Please visit this link to review the benefit eligibility status associated with this positi

 About the OrganizationMoravian University offers students a private education they will not find anywhere else: personal attention and preparation for life with a record of success longer than our nation's history. Located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania and offering undergraduate and graduate degrees that blend liberal arts with professional programs, Moravian University has been preparing students for reflective lives, fulfilling careers, and transformative leadership in a world of change since 1742. Moravian University is a member of The New American Colleges and Universities (NAC&U), a national consortium of selective, small to mid-size independent colleges and universities dedicated to the purposeful integration of liberal education, professional studies, and civic engagement. Visit moravian.edu to learn more about how the Moravian University focus on education for all prepares its students for life-long success. EOE StatementMoravian University is an equal opportunity employer valuing diversity and encouraging individuals from under-represented populations to apply. EOE This position is currently accepting applications.